Certifying into History Pre-Law

The history pre-law option emphasizes the historical evolution of the law and the role of legal change in the formation of the social, political, and economic structure of the modern world. The student enrolled in this program will gain knowledge of legal institutions as they currently exist and of the ways in which they evolved.

A student may certify a major in history pre-law upon completing 24 credits with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Students majoring in history with an option in pre-law should have a strong and broad high school background in humanities, social science, and languages.

Bachelor of Arts in History with Option in Pre-Law (66 hours)

Required History Courses
Hist 300: Writing about History
Hist 469: Seminar in History
6 hours of upper-division U.S. history
6 hours of upper-division European history
9 hours of non-Western/global history (at least 3 hours upper division)
9 hours 100-level U.S./European history